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Big train delays!
Hundreds of trains are being delayed weekly across the UK because of the Omicron variant. Staff shortages due to the virus has led to...


Coronavirus: Heritage Railways Closed Again!
After more spikes in Covid-19 cases, many heritage railways in Wales are being forced to close again. Enthusiasts and railfans from all...


S&D Celebrates 195 Years!
The world famous Stockton & Darlington Railway celebrated its 195th birthday today. George Stephenson built the world's first passenger...


Royal Scot hits Cardiff!
46100 'Royal Scot' drew into Cardiff on 5th September on the Steam Dreams Liverpool Lime Street to Cardiff Central charter. The coaches...


First heritage railway visit since March!
Yesterday we were at the Severn Valley Railway for our first heritage line visit since March. We took the Flyer from Kidderminster to...


New study available!
A new study about the Stockton & Darlington Railway has been posted on the website as of the 30th July. The study looks at the line and...


First railtour since lockdown
There has been a difficult few months but at last LRD were at Cardiff Central to see 70022 'Tornado' (70000 'Britannia') passing through...


Back on track!
As government guidelines start to ease, the LRD Specialists will once again visit railtours and heritage railways. At first we will just...


Coronavirus: Rail visits cancelled and postponed
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the LRD will not be visiting any railways until further notice. However we will be posting studying...


Luke gets to help on the cab of an 08!
On March 7th 2020, LRD Specialist Luke Thomas was invited to help out on the 08 D3937 'Gladys' at Dean Forest Railway for the 'Track...
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